Reading (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£24,777 Per year
34.50
34.5 Hours per week, 8.30am to 4.30pm - Monday and Thursday, 8.30am to 3.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (no flexibility with start or finish times) - Term time only plus inset days.
Teaching Assistants work as part of a team providing care and learning experiences for our pupils encouraging them to develop to the best of their potential. Additionally, you will work closely with the Class Lead and deputise for them when they are not in class.
You will be required to plan for, and deliver, lessons for up to 1 day per week. You may also be required to attend parent’s evening, attend professional meetings, contribute to pupils’ Annual Review Reports and liaise with parents and professionals.
What we’re looking for:-
Previous experience of working with children and young people with SEN is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.
The Avenue Special Needs School is a vibrant and friendly school which supports more than 250 pupils, aged between 3-19, with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, some physical disabilities and autism.
We have small well-resourced classes and a real passion for supporting young people to have active and healthy lives through an exciting education both in and out of the classroom.
It is a great place to work with friendly colleagues, an excellent work life balance and good terms and conditions of employment.
Working at The Avenue provides you with the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs.
To apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website - recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk.
For more information, please call Vanessa Carrick on 0118 214 5257
Closing Date: 9.00am on Monday 25th November 2024
All employees of The Avenue School are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks and enhanced DBS check.